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Head coach Pat Shurmur, in his parting presser after mini-camp, explained why he was bringing part of the team in early.

“Done this in the past. It is a great way for the rookies to get a lot more reps,” Shurmur said. “It is a good way for the quarterbacks to get going. Those can be a very productive two days. Then, we will have the vets and the whole team together on the 25th.

“It has been written we are going to practice with Detroit for a couple of days prior to playing them in a preseason game. I have done that in the past. It can be very productive, especially for the younger players to get a lot of reps. In terms of the training camp schedule, for the most part we will have walkthroughs in the morning and practice in the afternoon. There will be a handful of practices where we practice in the morning. We will just change it up a little bit. It was a very productive offseason. I told the players we have come a long way, but we have a long way to go in all areas.”

The Giants have yet to sign their top pick, running back Saquon Barkley, and their last pick, fifth-round defensive lineman R.J. MacIntosh, to their rookie contracts, so they either won’t be there or in attendance doing nothing physical until they do get signed.

McIntosh has yet to practice or workout with the team as he recovers from surgery to address and undisclosed condition.

The Giants’ other draft picks, guard Will Hernandez, defensive tackle B.J. Hill, linebacker Lorenzo Carter and Lauletta will be present, as will cornerback Sam Beal, who the Giants selected in the NFL’s Supplemental Draft.